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You should not drive a car if the check engine light comes on and you do not know what the problem is. In some cases the check engine light means a serious problem and I know could cost a lot of money to repair. Mine came on and cost $800 dollars to repair as I tried to drive it.
The most common cause of this is the gas cap not being tightened completely after re-fueling or a worn rubber gasket on the cap.Remove the gas cap and turn it over and check the gasket if it looks like it's not worn put the gas cap back on and then tighten it until it clicks several times, then it make take a little while before the check engine light goes off. If this still happens shortly after tightening the gas cap have the check engine code read at an Automotive Parts store. Some stores have the code readers and they'll get what the code means and advise you at that point.
The sending unit for the oil guage will cause the oil guage to fluctuate this is caused from some sludge build up that is more than likely stuck in the sending unit tube. Use Gunk motor flush on your next oil change this should help the oil guage problem.( make sure you read the direction on the back of the bottle)
As for the check engine light you can take it to Auto Zone and have them scan the computer. Sometimes the EGR valve will build up with carbon causing the valve to stick slightly open which will make the idle on the car fluctuate up and down. Its also possible you need O2 sensors.
Since the check engine light does not specify what the problem is a scanner is needed to access the engine control computer. You can have it checked at any Chevy dealership and/or local auto repair shop.
Most common fault is the gearbox position sensor. This is like a neutral safety switch located on the top of the transmission where the shift cable looks up.
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